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Wilber's Painting
4.9(
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Serving Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work is not done yet, but they are the only company that followed up, came to look at project and send an estimate. Others called but never followed up."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Integrated Electrical Solutions, LLC
4.7(
622
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Serving Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They were very responsive! Once i submitted a quote request through Angi, they came within the next hour !"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
1031 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Util Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend Util Construction. Could not be happier with how they reconstructed my deck. The communication was excellent and they showed up on time and finished the project to our expectation. Beautiful workmanship."
Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Somerset, NJ

Hiring a pro to refinish wooden stairs means labor makes up 20% to 30% of your total budget. That price covers sanding, staining, and sealing each step. In most cases, a certified refinisher can tackle a 10-step staircase in about two hours, then apply stain and sealant for a durable, eye-catching finish that stands up to daily traffic.

A pro can sand a standard 10-step staircase in roughly two hours, then needs another four to six hours for each coat of stain and sealant to dry. DIYers should budget up to a week for sanding, staining, and sealing in stages. With a crew on site, the bulk of the work is completed in a single day, minimizing disruptions while still achieving a high-quality finish.

It’s possible to refinish stairs without full-scale sanding by using chemical strippers, power buffers, or simply layering a fresh finish over the existing coat. Chemical strippers break down old stains and sealants, while buffers quickly shave off surface material. Even so, a quick hand-sand with fine-grit paper helps the new finish bond properly and look smooth. As always, suit up in protective gear and follow product directions to keep your wood—and yourself—safe.

For most stair projects, you’ll want two sandpaper grits. Begin with 80- to 120-grit to strip the old finish and even out rough spots, then move to 150- to 220-grit for a smooth, ready-for-stain surface. A power sander speeds up the coarse pass, but switches to hand sanding with the fine grit in corners and along edges to keep abrasion even and give stain or sealer something to grab onto.

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